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A member of Britain's most successful jet transport program, the BAE146 family, the British Aerospace BAE146 features four jet engines on a high wing above the fuselage, and is notable for its spacious cabin and - due to its unconventional engine placement - its very quiet operation, which has earned it the nickname Whisperjet.
Aircraft Size
| Aircraft Size | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 101.67 ft | 30.99 m |
| Wing Span | 86.42 ft | 26.34 m |
| Height | 28.18 ft | 8.59 m |
| Bag. Capacity | 225.00 ft³ | 006.37 m³ |
Cabin Size
| Cabin Size | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 66.27 ft | 20.20 m |
| Width | 11.22 ft | 3.42 m |
| Height | 6.79 ft | 2.07 m |
| Area | 5050.00 ft³ | 143.00 m³ |
Aircraft Seats
| Layout | Seats |
|---|---|
| Max Seating | 100 |
| Typical Seating | 80 |
| Pilots | 2 |
Average Prices
| Costs | USD | EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Price - New | - | - |
| Price - Used | - | - |
| Hourly Rate | 14,400 USD | 14,400 EUR |
Performance Specifications
| Performance | English | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| IFR Range | 1,218 nm | 2,255 km |
| Cruise Speed | 405 KTAS | 750 km/h |
| Certified Ceiling | 31,000 ft | 9,449 m |
| Rate of Climb | 2,000 ft/m | 610 m/m |
| Takeoff Distance | 7,000 ft | 2,134 m |
| Landing Distance | 3,937 ft | 1,200 m |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 97,502 lbs | 44,226 kg |
| Max Landing Weight | 88,500 lbs | 40,143 kg |
| Useful Weight | 69,013 lbs | 31,304 kg |
| Payload with Full Fuel | 20,944 lbs | 9,500 kg |
More about the AVRO RJ
The Avro RJ, more commonly known as the BAE-146, is a short haul regional airliner that made its first introduction in 1983, after a 5-year development phase. With its production run lasting from 1978 to 2001, British Aerospace produced 387 of the BAE-146. It was primarily marketed as one of the quietest aircraft of its day, it was marketed as the “WhisperJetâ€, as is one of the primary aircraft operating out of small municipal and regional airports. It has also spawned several different variants including a cargo version, as well as a rugged unprepared landing strip variation.
Production on the AVRO RJ started in 1983 and ended in 2001.
Key Features of the AVRO RJ
The British Aerospace had several different sizes of the BAE-146- to match itself with several different markets. All the BAE-146 aircraft has 6 abreast seating configurations with the BAE-146-100 having maximum seating for 80, the BAE-146-200 having maximum seating for 100, and the BAE-146-300 having a maximum seating of 300. Each aircraft has two fully enclosed lavatories, one in the front, and the other in the rear of the aircraft of ease of accessibility. The aircraft also has two full galleys for food and beverage preparation.
Capabilities of the AVRO RJ
Designed for payload and takeoff performance, the BAE-146 lacked at altitude performance. The aircraft has a range of 1500 miles at a cruising speed of 470 miles per hour. Designed to be a short range aircraft the BAE-146 has a maximum service ceiling of 31,000 ft.
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